I’m a retired general contractor (40+ years) and Home Improvement Expert on JustAnswer—Ask Me Anything (starting at 1pm today) about home repairs, DIY mistakes, and when to call a pro

I’m a retired general contractor (40+ years) and Home Improvement Expert on JustAnswer—Ask Me Anything (starting at 1pm today) about home repairs, DIY mistakes, and when to call a pro

Hi r/IAmA, I’m Todd Tripp, a retired general contractor with over 40 years of experience in home construction, repair, and remodeling. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked as a builder, plumber, and electrician—handling everything from small home fixes to full renovations. These days, I help homeowners troubleshoot problems and think through repairs as a Home Improvement Expert on JustAnswer. I’ve seen just about everything go wrong in a house—from small issues that are easy to fix, to costly mistakes that could’ve been avoided with the right guidance. I’m here to answer your questions about: Common home repair and renovation mistakes What’s safe to DIY vs when to call a professional Plumbing, electrical, and general home issues How to approach problems before they get expensive I’ll be answering questions starting at 1pm - 2:30pm ET today. A few quick notes: I can’t walk you through complex or dangerous repairs step-by-step I won’t be able to assess specific projects in detail Everything here is general advice based on experience Proof: https://imgur.com/a/ctk90ef About this AMA: We've invited independent Experts who use the JustAnswer platform to share insights in this open Q&A. These Experts work independently - they are not employees or spokespersons of JustAnswer - and their opinions are their own. https://preview.redd.it/vddddzgd0x0h1.jpg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4fe4011ac7b431913d1459a77a604348901d2c3d submitted by /u/JustAnswerOfficial [link] [comments]